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Nigeria would...

Originally Posted by Rotela

Just like everything in Nigeria, our sports administration does not know how to put our resources to good use.

Nigeria would give some of the Elite European and American National teams problems if they could get more efficient player development system. I don't even believe it would cost that much money because many of the players are receiving training in the USA for free(scholarship money). Hell as far as coaching goes many NCAA guys are coaching other NT for free or low cost only asking for travel and food expenses. I think Ghana and Angola have a lot of talent too. Not like Spain or USA BUT a lot of talent.

I'm curious. what are the biggest problems in getting the talent together?

Nigeria would give some of the Elite European and American National teams problems if they could get more efficient player development system. I don't even believe it would cost that much money because many of the players are receiving training in the USA for free(scholarship money). Hell as far as coaching goes many NCAA guys are coaching other NT for free or low cost only asking for travel and food expenses. I think Ghana and Angola have a lot of talent too. Not like Spain or USA BUT a lot of talent.

I'm curious. what are the biggest problems in getting the talent together?

Eh, the reason is...money. (Surprise!)

The government is allegedly as so often self-centered and currupt. The little money that is going into sports is primarily into football as it counts most around the world.
I once spoke to Gabe Muoneke, the former national-team player. He told me, that if one of those politicians would sell one of its oil-ships they are posessing, the national-team would do great with the proper finances for preparations.

BTW: Off that list, how many players were developed in Nigeria and how many were born in the US?

The government is allegedly as so often self-centered and currupt. The little money that is going into sports is primarily into football as it counts most around the world.
I once spoke to Gabe Muoneke, the former national-team player. He told me, that if one of those politicians would sell one of its oil-ships they are posessing, the national-team would do great with the proper finances for preparations.

BTW: Off that list, how many players were developed in Nigeria and how many were born in the US?

Most of the players are 1st generation Americans born to Nigerian parents who immigrated for a better life, some of them have shown interest to play for Nigeria. From the list above players like Festus Ezeli, Maurice Aniefiok, Michael Eric, Talib Zanna, God's Gift Achiuwa, Moses Ayegba, Yemi Makajuonla and some others were developed in Nigeria but got to America through various camps or family connection, they usually developed their game in high school before proceeding to college. Not since Hakeem Olajuwon has a Nigerian player gone from Nigeria straight to College ball and that was in the 80's......It is a shame that we can produce these players abroad but we cant cater to their talent in Nigeria. ps Teddy Okereafo and Ovie Soko have represented junior teams in England while Retin Ojomoh was part of the Belgian youth team.

I also have a whole list of Nigerians or Nigerian-born in High School, I will post that next season.